A highly regarded client of ours specialised within Financial Services, is looking to onboard a Senior Compliance Manager ( Regulatory ) to join their team of professionals. The designated person will form part of Senior Management, and will be responsible for the ongoing development and oversight of Compliance regulatory services, supporting a portfolio of regulated financial services clients:

Duties:

Act as Compliance Officer and/or provide compliance oversight services to regulated entities operating within the asset management, investment services, MiCA, EMI, and PSP sectors.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks in line with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and client requirements
Provide expert guidance to clients and employees on regulatory, compliance, governance, and AML/CFT matters, preparing and presenting Compliance Officer and MLRO reports to Boards, Risk Committees, and Compliance Committees, as required
Advise clients on regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks impacting the asset management, fintech, digital assets, payments, and electronic money sectors.
Interpret and advise on complex regulatory requirements arising from MFSA rules, EU financial services legislation, MiCA, PSD2, and related regulatory frameworks.
Oversee AML/CFT frameworks and activities, including customer file reviews, transaction monitoring, risk assessments, enhanced due diligence, internal investigations, and STR submissions where applicable.
Drive and promote a strong culture of compliance, risk awareness, and ethical conduct across client portfolios and internal teams.
Support business development initiatives and contribute to the expansion of the Company's compliance, MLRO, and regulatory advisory service offering.

Requirements

Must have extensive working knowledge and a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the local investment services and/or fintech industry, including experience at a senior or supervisory level.
Strong understanding of the operating and regulatory environment applicable to investment firms, asset managers, EMIs, PSPs, and MiCA-regulated entities
Strong knowledge of Maltese and EU regulatory frameworks applicable to investment services and fintech firms
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support teams and influence stakeholders across the business.

Education and Experience

Professional qualifications in compliance, AML/CFT, financial crime, or investment services
This is a PQd role, therefore, previous approval by the MFSA in a PQd role, or demonstrable experience at a level suitable for such approval, will be considered a strong asset.

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Senior Compliance Manager ( Regulatory )

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